Liabilities / Assets
69th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 20-3567246 • 501(c)3 • Lowell, MA
Profile
To provide meals and personal hygiene products at no charge to needy individuals.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
69th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
73rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
33rd percentile
Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
36th percentile
Faster asset growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
55th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$94,824
Down $3,956 (-4.0%) from 2024
Liabilities
Up$1,715
Up $68 (+4.1%) from 2024
Net Assets
Down$93,109
Down $4,024 (-4.1%) from 2024
Revenue
Up$78,466
Up $24,987 (+47%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$84,773
Up $1,484 (+1.8%) from 2024
Net Income
Up-$6,307
Up $23,503 (+79%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
We seek to live out the teachings of the Bible, God's Holy Word, by providing hot meals, free of charge and with dignity, to people in of the Greater Lowell area who are facing many difficult and serious life challenges, whether it's economically, socially, mentally or spiritually.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| THE KITCHEN PROVIDED MEALS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS AT AN URBAN CHURCH IN LOWELL, MA. | $0 | $67,087 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA FOREST | President/Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| ERIN FOREST | Secretary/Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| WAYNE BUSA | Treasurer/Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| HEATHER BUSA | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| LORRIE LEE C ARSENAULT | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| LINDA TONIES | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| ALEX GIALLANELLA | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description: interest income. Amount: 582. Description: dividend income. Amount: 3,073. Total included on form 990-ez, line 4: 3,655.”
“Description: insurance expense. Amount: 1,119. Description: office expense. Amount: 1,967. Description: food service supplies. Amount: 20,992. Description: taxes and fees. Amount: 3,595. Description: miscellaneous. Amount: 2,557. Description: payroll expenses. Amount: 2,830. Description: investment management fees. Amount: 513. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 33,573.”
“Description: unrealized gain on investments. Amount: 2,283.”
“Description: accrued payroll taxes. Beg. Of year amount: 1,647. End of year amount: 1,715.”
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| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | WAYNE BUSA |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 9785020755 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 11 FARWOOD RD |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | TEWKSBURY |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MA |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 01876 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 98780 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 94824 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 76107 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt | 0 | 5121 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -6307 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 1825 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 98780 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 94824 |
| IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 728 |
| IRS990EZ/GainOrLossFromSaleOfAssetsAmt | 0 | -149 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 85462 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 3655 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 97133 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 93109 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 97133 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 93109 |
| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 12386 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 5 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 6 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | PAULA FOREST |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | ERIN FOREST |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | WAYNE BUSA |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | HEATHER BUSA |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | LORRIE LEE C ARSENAULT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 5 | LINDA TONIES |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 6 | ALEX GIALLANELLA |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | TREASURER/DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 2283 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 33573 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | WE SEEK TO LIVE OUT THE TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE, GOD'S HOLY WORD, BY PROVIDING HOT MEALS, FREE OF CHARGE AND WITH DIGNITY, TO PEOPLE IN OF THE GREATER LOWELL AREA WHO ARE FACING MANY DIFFICULT AND SERIOUS LIFE CHALLENGES, WHETHER IT'S ECONOMICALLY, SOCIALLY, MENTALLY OR SPIRITUALLY. |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 318 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | THE KITCHEN PROVIDED MEALS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS AT AN URBAN CHURCH IN LOWELL, MA. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 67087 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 36671 |
| IRS990EZ/SaleOfAssetsGrossAmt | 0 | 4972 |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 1875 |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt | 0 | -1147 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | MA |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1647 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1715 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 84773 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 67087 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 78466 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | N/A |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 76107 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 51086 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 70777 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 80428 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 109919 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 388317 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 3655 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 3030 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 960 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 519 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 8183 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.97940 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.98800 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 388317 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 76107 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 51086 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 70777 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 80428 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 109919 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 388317 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 396500 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DESCRIPTION: INTEREST INCOME. AMOUNT: 582. DESCRIPTION: DIVIDEND INCOME. AMOUNT: 3,073. TOTAL INCLUDED ON FORM 990-EZ, LINE 4: 3,655. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 1,119. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 1,967. DESCRIPTION: FOOD SERVICE SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 20,992. DESCRIPTION: TAXES AND FEES. AMOUNT: 3,595. DESCRIPTION: MISCELLANEOUS. AMOUNT: 2,557. DESCRIPTION: PAYROLL EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 2,830. DESCRIPTION: INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES. AMOUNT: 513. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 33,573. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | DESCRIPTION: UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS. AMOUNT: 2,283. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | DESCRIPTION: ACCRUED PAYROLL TAXES. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 1,647. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 1,715. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 4 - OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 - OTHER LIABILITIES |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | JOHN ARVANITIS |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 9788528531 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-11-10 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | ST PAUL'S SOUP KITCHEN INC |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | STPA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 203567246 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 9788528531 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | PO BOX 2257 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | LOWELL |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 01851 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | 0 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 050409384 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | KAHN LITWIN RENZA & CO LTD |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 300 BRICKSTONE SQUARE 1001 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | ANDOVER |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 01810 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 9789702900 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2025-11-10 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | THOMAS KIRWIN |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-11-10T14:42:52-06:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-07-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2025-06-30 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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